Brian Beaudoin Conclave Chair New Mexico Trout's Annual Conclave was held on 6 February and was a great success with over 200 attendees, including many women fly fishers. Our three exceptional guests, Skip Morris, Van Beacham and Karen Denison, provided entertaining and educational presentations about local and regional waters, fishing techniques, and fly patterns. Skip Morris, a well-known author of eighteen fly-fishing and fly-tying books, gave informative tips for beginning and seasoned fly fishers with three presentations on fishing with dry flies / emergers, with nymphs, and in creeks. His presentations featured Skip's beautiful photography and that of his wife, ... Read More
March 4, 2016
New Mexico Trout is pleased to offer some fabulous and informative books to its members. After the Conclave, Skip Morris provided a collection of titles that you can purchase below. These books are signed by Skip, and Trout Flies for Rivers is signed by both Skip and Carol Morris. All of these books are available on a 'First Come First Served' basis ... Read More
March 1, 2016
On February 10, 2016, New Mexico Trout submitted a comment on the Santa Fe National Forest's proposal to protect endangered New Mexico Jumping Mouse habitat on the Rio Cebolla in the Jemez mountains. While agreeing with most of the findings and plans, the comments address two areas of disaccord:
- There is no science-based reason to exclude non-consumptive, dispersed recreational users from the site, when cattle are responsible for the habitat degradation.
- The proposed quarter-mile gap between two exclosures (to allow cattle access to the Rio Cebolla) will result in habitat fragmentation and adversely affect stream quality and downstream recreation uses.
February 11, 2016
In January 2016, the Santa Fe National Forest issued Environmental Analysis for the New Mexico Jumping Mouse Critical Habitat Protection Project. The closure addresses the endangered species listing for the NM Meadow Jumping Mouse (NMMJM). This closure applies to all uses – grazing, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, birdwatching. New Mexico Trout's analysis of the plan is summarized below:
- The NMMJM is endangered because cattle grazing in riparian areas has destroyed its habitat.
- Recreational uses – such as angling, birdwatching and nature photography – have not caused this habitat loss.
- The is no scientific justification for locking out non-consumptive recreational users.
February 5, 2016
We've had more than a couple of complaints about not being able to purchase tickets or renew memberships online. Please check this list of our most common issues. You need to be registered for this website and logged in to access the forms. Yes, this is a pain. It is necessary to keep out malicious attacks and spammers, plus it ensures that you have entered a verified email address.
- If you've never registered for the website, there is a link on right that says Register for this website. You will need to enter an email address and choose a user ... Read More
February 2, 2016
The Gila River is New Mexico's last free flowing river, let's keep it that way! Here is a video of Dutch Salmon from the New Mexico Wildlife Federation ... Read More
February 1, 2016
From the January 2016 newsletter Fly, Notes and Photos by Jerry Burton Used by Permission Hook: Size 12 or 14, 2x heavy Thread: Black 6/0 Body: Thin strip of foam that is wrapped around the hook Back: 1/4 inch wide strip of foam that is twice as long as the hook Legs: rubber leg material, 2 pieces On top: A round yellow (or other color) piece of sticky back foam cut with a single hole paper punch As we settle into winter it's that time of the year when we can sit with our fly tying vises and create with fur, ... Read More
January 15, 2016
From the January 2016 newsletter New Mexico is on the verge of an invasion of nonnative plant and animal species that threaten the health and quality of our waters. Although New Mexico is only one of 6 states in the Continental US with no evidence of infestation, Zebra and Quagga Mussels have been found in lakes and streams of all our neighboring states, most recently the Quagga mussel has been found in the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam at Lee's Ferry. We all will need to play our part in helping to avoid their spread. If you visit any ... Read More
January 15, 2016